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Chicken Creek

4 mi southwest of Cookson, OK · Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Apr–May & Sep–Octbest months

About Chicken Creek

Head to Chicken Creek Campground for tons of fun on Tenkiller Ferry Lake. As one of the most popular campgrounds on the lake, Chicken Creek boasts modern facilities, impressive vistas, convenient access to boating and plenty of opportunities to view wildlife. It's no wonder why so many campers return each year. Water skiing, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming are some of the activities enjoyed by visitors. Prevailing winds and secluded coves create an ideal environment for sailing. Scuba divers enjoy the lake's clear waters and high visibility. Fishing is good for black bass, white bass, striped bass, crappie and catfish. The trout stream below the dam is one of only two year-round trout fisheries in Oklahoma, and is regularly stocked with rainbow trout. Hunting is also permitted in parts of the lake area, in accordance with federal and state laws. All campsites are equipped with…

  • Managed by: Tenkiller Ferry Lake, USACE
  • Where: 4 mi southwest of Cookson, OK · 35.68167, -94.96278

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birdingHuntingWinter sportsHistory & culture

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

49°
28°Jan
54°
32°Feb
63°
40°Mar
72°
48°Apr
79°
57°May
87°
66°Jun
92°
70°Jul
92°
69°Aug
85°
61°Sep
74°
49°Oct
62°
39°Nov
52°
31°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See Chicken Creek from above

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Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Rural edge

The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.

Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 14.5 mi
Water fill-up: 17.2 mi
Propane: 3.1 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.